A personal driving record can be obtained via the Minnesota DVS. Another more convenient, potentially faster option is to get a copy of your driver record from our approved partner. These documents contain the same state-approved screening information offered by the DVS.

Minnesota’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) departments will suspend, revoke, or cancel your license for a variety of violations, including infractions such as failure to maintain the required car insuranceminimums to more serious crimes like vehicular homicide.

About Your Suspended License in MN

Minnesota does not use a DMV point system; however, the MN DVS can issue driver license suspension—the temporary removal of your driving privileges—for the following infractions and time periods:

Failure to Maintain Insurance

You’ll have a suspended license from 30 days to 1 year, depending on the number of offenses committed within 5 years.

Your MN driver’s license can be suspended for failure to pay child support; however, you may be able to obtain a limited license for 90 days in the case of suspension. For more information, see “Limited Licenses” below.

Check Your Driver License Status

Although the MN DVS sets specific time periods for license suspension, revocation, and cancellation, it’s a good idea to periodically check your driver license status and make sure all information is up to date. This includes information about traffic tickets and all other traffic violations, too.

After all, your driving history can affect factors like:

Car insurance quotes.

Employment opportunities.

Background checks.

Visit our Driving Records section to learn more about your driving history.

Revoked or Cancelled MN Licenses

Revoked License

A revoked license is slightly different from a suspended license. A revoked license means your driving privileges are rescinded for longer periods of time, and generally for more serious violations.

Insurance-Related Offenses

You’ll have a revoked license for 30 days to 1 year for failure to provide proof of insurance or maintain insurance, depending on the offense number within 5 years.

Misdemeanor/Gross Misdemeanor Offenses

You’ll have your license revoked for:

30 days, for 3 offenses within 12 months.

90 days, for 4 offenses within 12 months.

1 year, for 5 or more offenses within 12 months.

NOTE: Remember, these are misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses.

Perjury/False Affidavit or Statement

Your license is revoked for 180 days.

Leaving Accident Scene

You’ll have a revoked license for:

180 days, if personal injury occurs.

1 year, if death occurs.

Felony With a Motor Vehicle

Committing a felony with a motor vehicle leads to license revocation for 1 year.

Fleeing a Peace Officer

Conviction leads to a revoked license for 1 year to 10 years, depending on the number of your offense and the nature of the violation.

Vehicular Homicide or Injury/Manslaughter

Conviction leads to license revocation for 1 year to 15 years, depending on the nature of the violation.

Cancelled License

In some cases, a driver may not legally possess the right to have a license. The MN DVS can cancel your license if:

You were never eligible for a driver’s license.

You falsified or gave incorrect information, or otherwise committed fraud or deception when applying for your driver’s license.

You have a disability that makes you ineligible for a driver’s license OR you failed to provide required documentation related to that disability.

MN Suspension Hearings and Appeals

You will be required to OR have the option to attend a preliminary or administrative hearing. Your notice of suspension will describe your steps for reinstatement (see below), including information regarding hearings.

Because these hearings will determine whether your license will be suspended, revoked, or cancelled—sometimes for long periods of time—you might consider consulting an attorney.

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Reinstating Your Suspended License

When you’re eligible for reinstating your suspended Minnesota driver license, the MN DVS will send you a letter with exact license reinstatement instructions.

Some cases—such as those involving auto insurance matters—have very specific requirements; most other cases simply require that:

The suspension or revocation period has expired.

There are no other suspensions, revocations, or cancellations against the license.

Again, the MN DVS sends letters with exact instructions specific to your case. Keep in mind that you may have to fill out certain forms; for example, you might need to fill out the Request for Administrative Review (form PS31122) if you want your case to be reviewed by the Commissioner of Public Safety.

DWI Suspensions in Minnesota

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) suspensions carry their own sets of penalties. For example, you face criminal penalties like jail time as well as administrative sanctions like license suspension.

License suspension for DWI can vary from 90 days to outright license cancellation, depending on the offense number and nature of the violation—which could even lead to Felony DWI.

For more specific information about DWI penalties, check out our DUI in Minnesota page.

Limited Minnesota Licenses

Some drivers are eligible for limited driving privileges.

Your MN DVS commissioner will let you know whether you’re eligible; generally, drivers who meet the following criteria are eligible for a limited license:

You’ve officially requested a limited driver license.

You need the license to meet the requirements of your license reinstatement, such as:

NOTE: The fees above do not include the cost of applying for a new license.

Don’t see your specific fee? Contact the DVS:

Telephone:(651) 297-3298.

TTYL: (651) 282-6555.

If you’re unable to pay your full fee at one time, you may be eligible to pay through a payment plan under the MN Driver Diversion Pilot Program (DDP). To find out if you’re eligible, contact Diversion Solutions: